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Tim W. English (founding shareholder of Wiesner English, P.C.) is a worker's compensation attorneys serving all of Northern California. Tim handles all aspects of worker's compensation cases including partially or fully denied claims, UR/IMR disputes, QME selection litigation, SIBTF applications, and 132a Petitions/Serious and Willful violations. His goal is to walk you step by step through a confusing and contentious process to achieve the best results possible.
Besides worker's compensation, Tim has experience in multiple facets of the law, including representing individuals and companies on matters ranging from business and employment disputes, sponsorship negotiations, contract drafting, mediation, equity offerings, venture capital transactions, and litigation. Tim also helps individuals with wage disputes against their employers at the San Jose, Oakland, Stockton, and Salinas Labor Commissioner's offices. Tim also holds certificates in Employment Law and High Tech law from Santa Clara University School of Law.
A native of San Jose, CA in Santa Clara County, Tim actively volunteers with the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center (a Santa Clara County community law center focused on providing free or low cost representation to immigrants, employees, and consumers) and the San Jose Police Emerald Society whose charge is to honor officers killed in the line of duty. Tim is also an active member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, currently serving as the President of the Santa Clara County CAAA Chapter and a merber of the Regulations and Membership Committees
In his spare time, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, playing tennis, disc golfing and wine tasting.
Northern California Work Comp Attorney who CARES and knows how to GET RESULTS. $80 Million+ RECOVERED for our clients.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
95%
12 years
Employment and Labor
5%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-45%
Licenses
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Wiesner English, P.C.
(408) 889-1813
Fax
1660 Hamilton Ave., Suite 206, San Jose, CA, 95125
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Posted by Sara | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Attorney Review
I can't recommend this law firm enough. My attorney is Tim English who I'm so grateful it was him I had. His Communication was fantastic. Mr. English is not only a great worker, he is very knowledgeable of all aspects of all the procedures beginning to end of the workers comp system. He is a very a...
Posted by Kaleese | May 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
He has quite literally helped change my life for the better! He’s fought tirelessly for me during my work comp process to get me the best/effective care possible while fighting for what I deserve so that I could settle my case and get my life back. I’m so truly lucky & grateful for having called this...
Posted by John | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Tim English “Team Tim”
After many months of frustration, stress and the 5 year statute getting nearer I finally made the call to Tim English at the Bo Katzakian Law Firm. Scheduling a consultation with Tim was the best thing I could have done! A few minutes of my time changed everything. Tim took my WC case and fought...
Posted by Gilbert | March 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Amazing Lawyer
Tim English was amazing with my case. He was always there for me when i needed him.Tim fought very hard for me every time workman’s comp insurance messed with me. If you need a good Lawyer please use Tim English. A+ till this day he still keeps in touch with me. For about 3 years he was by my side. H...
Posted by Tim | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Working with Tim
Tim was on point at all times. Any questions I had, he answered. Always a same day response. I never felt worried about what was going on throughout my case. I always felt my case was important to him. Thank you for assigning Tim English to my case.
Tim W. English's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tim English is an excellent Worker's Compensation Attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse and recommend Attorney English."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Elias Nawaey
Workers compensation lawyer
Brett Borah
Workers compensation lawyer
Mark Wilson
Workers compensation lawyer
Cameron Huey
Workers compensation lawyer
Nicholas Rosen
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
High Tech Law Certificate; with Honors, Santa Clara University School of Law
2012
Witkin Award in Employment Law, Witkin
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Founding Shareholder, Wiesner English, P.C.
2015 - 2021
Senior Attorney and Counselor, Law Offices of Bo Katzakian
2014 - 2014
Associate, Graffanini LC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Berliner Cohen
2013 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Alexander Community Law Center
Associations
2021 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys Association Santa Clara ChapterTreasurer
2020 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMembership Committee Member
2015 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
100% disability finding due to lifting injury that caused injured worker to end up in wheelchair.
$1,100,000
Peace officer shot in the line of duty leading to orthopedic, dental, and psychological injuries
$550,000
$730,000 Settlement for Roofer who Fell Two Stories
Full Settlement
$518,000 Settlement for Solar Installer with Catastrophic Injuries
Full Settlement
100% Disability Case for Stationary Engineer totalling more than $1 Million in Benefits
Open Medical Settlement
Education
2013
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
College of Charleston
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2026
CSIMS Webinar
Deposition Triggers: Top QME Mistakes That Land You in the Hot Seat
2026
California Applicants' Attorneys Association Winter Convention 2026
50 Shades of Regulations
2025
CSIMS Webinar
The Standardized QME Prescription Form: What You Need to Know
2025
California Applicants' Attorneys Association Summer Convention 2025
Mechanics of Filing Petitions for Reconsideration and Removal
2025
CAAA Educational Webinar
CAAA Membership Benefits Webinar
Publications
2025
California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA)
DWC IMR Decision Search Tool
2025
California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA)
Standardized QME Prescription Form
2023
Bloom Magazine
People You Need to Know - Fall Edition
2012
Santa Clara Sports Law Journal
"Cash Interference: Why the NCAA should be Flagged for Prohibiting Student-Athletes from Capitalizing on Their Image Rights"
Languages
English
Activity
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